ETX Bell brings local news back to Bullard, Texas
BULLARD, Texas (July 5, 2025) — Bullard has a newspaper to call its own again. ETX Bell, a newly launched community newspaper in Bullard, Texas, has stepped up to serve the town and surrounding areas after the closure of the Bullard Banner in 2018 left a noticeable void in local news coverage. Founded in early […]
Local specialty repair shop gives a fresh fix on repairs
By Joshua Larson TROUP — In a quiet stretch just outside of Troup, a small European auto repair shop is doing something rare in the world of mechanics — leading with honesty, education and precision. East Texas Bavarian, owned and operated by a seasoned technician with more than 25 years of experience, is carving out […]
Troup chamber of chambers holds ribbon cutting for Bates Wealth Strategies
Troup Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting for Bates Wealth Strategies on June 25th, 2025 Download QR 🠋
Bullard High School Receives $89,480 Grant to Enhance Health Science Program
BULLARD, TX — Bullard High School is expanding its Health Science program thanks to a recent $89,480 grant awarded through the Jobs & Education for Texans (JET) program by the Texas Workforce Commission. The grant was used to purchase an Anatomage Table, a state-of-the-art tool that offers students interactive 3D experiences in the study of […]
Bullard Homes Shine During 72nd Annual Parade of Homes
Elizabeth Klaver/Staff Reports BULLARD — The Tyler Area Builders Association’s 72nd Annual Parade of Homes™ wrapped up this past weekend, offering East Texans a firsthand look at 32 exceptional homes, including several standout properties located right here in Bullard. Held June 7 through June 15, the Parade of Homes™ brought thousands of visitors through neighborhoods […]
Growing Grace Farm’s Willow Nelson Scarecrow
By Elizabeth Klaver Jami Rogers, co – owner of Growing Grace Farms, shares her story of how their famous Willie Nelson Scarecrow came to be. Jami and John Rogers are the owners of Growing Grace Farms located in Whitehouse, TX. This farm of theirs features various animals, crops, produce, and flowers. As a way […]
Bullard ISD Board Sees New Direction
Place 6 Trustee Susie Saxion and Place 7 Trustee Brian Hebert were sworn in for their three-year terms during the regular monthly Board of Trustees meeting on June 10, 2025. Saxion and Hebert were elected to their positions in the May 2025 election. The trustees have reorganized for the upcoming school year, naming Stephanie […]
Rolling Back the Good Times: Rink Ratz Brings Skating Back to Troup
Staff Reports For Alicia Cleland, Rink Ratz isn’t just a business, it’s a passion project born from a deep love of roller skating and a desire to give local kids a safe, fun space to call their own. “In small towns like Troup, there’s just not a lot for kids to do,” Alicia says. “Growing […]